Education at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 144 graduates a year
Western Oregon University graduates in education earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Oregon University Compares for Education
All 71 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $93,688 | $96,830 | #1 | $68,730 |
| 2 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $70,584 | $64,922 | #3 | — |
| 3 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $66,093 | $63,133 | #5 | $48,339 |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $65,864 | $64,711 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Denison University Granville, OH | $65,429 | $69,823 | #2 | — |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #7 | $44,201 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #8 | $44,201 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #9 | $44,201 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $64,917 | $59,070 | #11 | $37,928 |
| 10 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $63,068 | $55,354 | #15 | $55,579 |
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| 48 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $46,625 | $55,160 | #16 | $40,931 |
| 49 | Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH | $46,402 | $49,518 | #37 | $35,895 |
| 50 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $46,324 | $46,046 | #54 | $33,890 |
| 51 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $46,042 | $46,313 | #52 | $43,879 |
| 52 | Hope International University Fullerton, CA | $45,971 | $41,831 | #64 | — |
| 53 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $45,791 | $48,866 | #40 | $37,978 |
| 54 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $45,568 | $40,127 | #67 | $33,065 |
Other Majors at Western Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,324 | $51,703 | #198 of 459 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,363 | $40,289 | #142 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,599 | $42,281 | #208 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,761 | $44,845 | #101 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,540 | $32,249 | #270 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,550 | $31,893 | #123 of 207 |
| Public Health | $52,452 | $35,701 | #149 of 215 |
| Psychology | $52,407 | $34,038 | #380 of 1027 |
| Social Sciences | $51,921 | $34,245 | #47 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,630 | $37,600 | #453 of 660 |
| American Sign Language | $48,295 | $31,576 | #6 of 20 |
| Biology | $45,268 | $25,726 | #785 of 841 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $39,320 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,048 | — | #241 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,437 | $31,917 | #407 of 423 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $23,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Oregon University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,879 one year after graduating and $46,042 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Oregon University rank for education?
Among 71 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Western Oregon University ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Western Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for education ($49,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.